Drawing with Whitman by Kristin McGlothlin is a coming of age children's story, and book one in the Sourland Mountain Series. Catalynd “Cat” Jewett Hamilton has her world turned upside down when a car accident forces her (and two broken, casted legs) into a wheelchair,...

Texas was hot. Martin and his new friend Kevin were walking to the bus stop. Martin was still adjusting to the Texas heat and the constant moving by his family also made it difficult for him to make friends. His dad said this time they...

Hildy lived in the country with her Mama, Papa, and little sister, Francesca. Summer was over and it was time for Hildy to start kindergarten in the new school. Hildy knew only Sophie because they went to pre-school together and she hoped she would make...

Swallowed by a Secret is a work of children’s fiction penned by author Risa Nyman. A contemporary and realistic tale with a little dash of magical realism thrown in, this is a somewhat serious and emotive story that deals with grief, betrayal, secrets and other...

The Native Girl, Her Pony, Wolf, and Hawk Rides to Womanhood by John Elroy delivers a dazzling tale of one girl’s journey to becoming a woman with lovely descriptions, stunning illustrations, and a spiritual tone. This story is a tale that will inspire girls and...

Nineteen Hundred Days by Florence Osmund is, at its core, a coming-of-age story but with a more unusual storyline than most. Ben is twelve years old and his sister Lucy is just six when their father and mother fail to return home one day. The...

What it Means to be a Big Sister by Lindsey Coker Luckey is a beautifully illustrated children’s story told in rhyme. The older sister is sharing all the things she hopes to do as she fulfills her very important role as the older sibling -...

When Summer Ray Whitcomb receives a diary from her mother for her birthday, she isn’t impressed. Writing isn’t her thing. But she decides to give it a shot. She quickly comes to enjoy putting her thoughts and emotions on paper, and her diary becomes the...

Zebi’s Dream is written by Farida Mirza and illustrated by Bastian Matiz. Zebi, a homeless girl who helped her mother panhandle for enough money to buy food, wanted nothing more than to learn to read and write. She stared at the school that was close...

Mario’s Hidden Pictures is written by Jennie G. Wittenbach and illustrated by Danielle Mathews. Mario is having problems with focusing during his classes at school. Mrs. Langston catches him daydreaming and staring out the window. Mario wants to tell her what he’s seeing but is...